Network Technology Administration and Security

Overview

What you will learn

Students who graduate from the Network Technology Administration and Security program at Vancouver Community College will be able to: 

• Plan, create, and implement computer network systems
• Work with clients and team members to provide desktop/server support
• Implement IT system and data security policies 
• Design, implement and maintain a full virtualization environment
• Engage in computer forensic investigation 
• Design, implement, maintain, and monitor a network using Windows and Linux operating systems. 
• Lead, manage, and direct small-to-medium scale IT projects
• Perform shell scripting or other basic scripting tasks
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations

What to expect

Students will engage with the material in this program through hands-on exercises and projects involving typical IT work situations, including scenarios from industry. Other instructional strategies include the use of case-studies and group discussions based around current events related to IT news, and the demonstration of troubleshooting techniques. 

Class-time will utilize active-learning strategies such as problem-based learning, simulations, and interactive classroom lectures. Some classes may be delivered partially or fully online.